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Fri, January 03, 2020 9:34 PM

Some truth for anyone suffering from crohns, each time you feel like your taking control of it you soon realize that its impossible. Im 19 now and have had it for 11 years and trust me it doesnt get better, just progressively worse. The most painful part is not having the bottle to end yourself. Sorry for the depressing post but people need to know, especially the recently diagnosed. If Crohns was fatal is would be mercy.

BetterOffDead
Joined Sep 3, 2020

Fri, January 10, 2020 10:10 AM

Reply posted for BetterOffDead.

Understand the situation but GOD is good and he's always with all of us.

keithjohnson305
Joined Jan 7, 2020

Wed, January 08, 2020 12:29 PM

Reply posted for BetterOffDead.

Hi, I am really sorry that you feel that way. There were definately points in my journey where I felt that way too. I am 21 now and while my life is still different from what it was when I was first diagnosed at 14, I have still learned to love my life. What helped me when I felt depressed was writing about it. Getting everything I felt out helped me better understand how I was feeling and made it easier for me to seek out help. Talking to a mental health professional can be a great idea or if you are not a fan of therapists, the Foundation has some great support groups like Power of Two that can be great to just talk to others going through the same thing. Knowing I was not along in my disease journey and that others had gone through what I had was a big help for me to feel more in control of my life. Don't be afraid to reach out to your doctor if you don't think your treatment is working, there are more options from other medications to clinical trials and if you don't think your doctor listens to you, find a better one that will. You can get through this.

aleahmd
Joined Sep 8, 2022

Tue, January 07, 2020 11:37 AM

Reply posted for BetterOffDead.

Hi B.O.D,
We're sorry to read that you are having a hard time.
Living with a chronic, and often painful, illness can take a toll on your mental health and emotional well-being. You are not alone.

Talk to others who understand what you are going through. Sign up for our Power of 2 program and you can talk to someone who will listen. You can sign up on our website at: https://www.crohnscolitisfoundation.org/power-two

Listen to some of our videos on topics like “Coping strategies to improve Mental Health”; “Navigating Daily Life with IBD” and “ Depression and Anxiety” https://www.crohnscolitisfoundation.org/mental-health

Employment resources:
National Telecommuting Institute: https://www.nticentral.org/
Job Accommodation Network: https://askjan.org/
GettingHired.com: https://www.gettinghired.com/
Ability Jobs: https://abilityjobs.com/

If you have thoughts of self-harm or suicide, please do not hesitate to reach out for help by calling 911, going to the closest emergency room, or calling the suicide hotline at 1-800-SUICIDE.

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Joined Oct 12, 2017

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